Canon SD770 IS vs Canon SD780 IS

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Canon SD770 IS vs Canon SD780 IS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SD770 IS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
33.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SD780 IS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SD780 IS .

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Differences

Canon SD770 IS advantages over Canon SD780 IS

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
1.4 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SD780 IS advantages over Canon SD770 IS

HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Less shutter lag
0.49 vs 0.75 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
3200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SD770 IS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon SD770 IS First Shots

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV40

Canon SD770 IS

Samsung NV40

$212
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure

$329
1/2.33 inch

Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Samsung NV40

Canon SD780 IS

Samsung NV40

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.33 inch

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung NV40

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35

Canon SD770 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35

$212
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$350
1/2.33 inch

Wider angle lens
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Canon SD780 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$350
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Wider angle lens

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Compared to Canon SD790 IS

Canon SD770 IS

Canon SD790 IS

$212
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$201
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Canon SD790 IS

Canon SD780 IS

Canon SD790 IS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$201
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Canon SD790 IS

Compared to Sony W180

Canon SD770 IS

Sony W180

$212
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$155
1/2.3 inch

Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Sony W180

Canon SD780 IS

Sony W180

$280
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$155
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W180

Compared to Nikon S4000

Canon SD770 IS

Nikon S4000

$212
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Nikon S4000

Canon SD780 IS

Nikon S4000

$280
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4000

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